Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1494
Motor vehicle liens; enforcement and sales.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Keith Hodges (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Motor vehicle liens; enforcement and sales. Creates a new, expedited process for the sale of certain unclaimed vehicles subject to liens, and accompanying requirements for such sales, and changes certain existing requirements for liens of keepers of vehicles, as defined in the bill, and mechanics.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 House | Stricken from docket by Transportation | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 12, 2026 · House
Stricken from docket by Transportation (21-Y 0-N) - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1494) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26104394D